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The first ever state regulations on wind energy could become law soon. The legislation has already passed in the Senate and a public hearing is scheduled for tomorrow in the House. Texas-based Pioneer Green Energy is charging the legislation is intended to stop two of their wind farms from being bu

A bill now before the Alabama House would set the state’s first regulations on wind farms. The plan would mean building large wind mills to generate electricity. The plan to regulate wind power in Alabama passed the Senate last week by a vote of 24-to-6. Bill sponsor Republican Phil Williams represents Etowah and Cherokee Counties. He says he started looking into wind farms when he learned of two projects planned for his district.